Frank Interlandi dies at 85; former L.A. Times editorial cartoonist

The Laguna Beach artist drew cartoons for the paper from 1962 until 1981. He also was a successful abstract Expressionist painter.

Former hospital executive will plead guilty to paying kickbacks

Vincent Rubio, while at Tustin Hospital and Medical Center, was involved in a multimillion-dollar scheme to recruit homeless patients from skid row for treatment billed to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

Chuck DeVore faces steep climb for California Senate seat

Despite a lack of funds and name recognition, the Orange County Republican says he's best qualified to carry the party banner this fall against Barbara Boxer.

Assistant sheriff and 23 sheriff's staffers being cut in Orange County

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is facing a budget shortfall of more than $50 million. She is asking some workers to take extra responsibilities with no more pay to make up for the lost personnel.

Brea couple fight for relationship with grandson

Their son, the boy's father, was killed by an in-law in 2006. Then the boy's mother moved with him to Chicago, leaving the grandparents to fight from afar to maintain a bond.

SEC drops options-backdating suit against 4 Broadcom figures

The commission's decision not to pursue its case against co-founders Henry Samueli and Henry T. Nicholas III and two former executives is the latest legal victory for the Irvine chip company.

Fisker Automotive to shut facility in Michigan

The electric car manufacturer will shift its engineering and sales center in Pontiac, Mich., to its Irvine headquarters.

A love story turned mystery

After 60 years apart, a couple reunite and wed. But their time together is suddenly, inexplicably, cut short.

Suspect in 5 killings acts as his own attorney

Rodney Alcala faces the death penalty for the third time in the killing of an O.C. girl. This time, he is also accused in killing four L.A. County women.

Jumbo squid ink-jet their way to Newport Beach

The invasion of the oversized creatures in Orange Country has prompted fishing-boat operators to add nighttime voyages.

Elephants were the heavy favorite

Back in the early 1960s, college pranksters raced powerful pachyderms across a rural O.C. campus.

Students help make history for composers festival

The directors from Orange County High School of the Arts focus on the World War II generation.

Crystal Cathedral is laying off 50 workers, selling surplus property

The Garden Grove megachurch cancels its 'Glory of Easter' pageant and may pull its 'Hour of Power' television show in up to eight markets because of a 27% drop in contributions.

Stimulus money will spur construction on California high-speed rail project, officials say

The $2.25 billion will pay to finish engineering and environmental reviews and provide seed money to start building the Anaheim-to-San Francisco route. Others say major hurdles remain for the project.

Huntington Beach bans alcohol games at downtown bars

The new regulation, banning beer pong and other drinking games, applies to new businesses opening downtown and those seeking to renew their entertainment licenses.

672-gallon oil spill fouls Huntington Beach channel

The oil traveled 1.8 miles downstream, but did not reach the Talbert wetlands or the ocean. The EPA says the source is unknown. The cleanup is expected to take about three weeks.

O.C. authorities try to identify body found on shore of Santa Ana River

Sheriff's officials say the body of a man appearing to be in his mid-20s was found near Huntington Beach. Authorities believe he may have been swimming or rafting during last week's storms.

Orange County trial will focus on Botox's safety in children's cerebral palsy treatments

The family of Kristen Spears alleges an overdose of the drug manufactured by Irvine-based Allergan Inc. killed her at age 7. The firm has said the family cannot prove the allegations.